Yuki..."
As the barrier shattered like a mirror, Yuno walked slowly.
Her clothes were worn, her body had several wounds, a lost arm, and an eye. Moreover, her vitality was severely damaged, giving her the appearance of a woman in her thirties.
This loop was a complete challenge.
That Yuno could escape demonstrated tremendous tenacity and a slightly warped mentality. Without a Sharingan to use Izanami, the only way out of that loop was to kill Minene as many times as possible.
Yuno killed Minene a total of 26,280,000 times, never dying herself, enduring this loop for a total of 1816 years.
Had Yuki not provided enough vitality, Yuno would have perished in that loop.
That's why Minene was so confident in her victory. No one would be so crazy and tenacious to endure such a prison and repeat the same day about 662,840 times, killing Minene approximately 39 times per day.
Not to mention, Minene's clone was stronger than her, yet Yuno prevailed and won.
Her level of madness had reached the extreme...
"Yuki..."
And it didn't take a genius to understand the reason for her madness and how she endured and broke free from that loop. After all, Yuno's eyes were glassy, thinking of her love—someone she hadn't seen in 1816 years.
There was no doubt; Yuno was lovesick.
Her love was the reason she could prevail.
"Yuki?"
However, Yuki's aura had completely disappeared. This sent Yuno into panic, and just as she was about to lose her sanity, a crown illuminated amid the destruction.
"Yuki!"
Yuki might have vanished, but the key hadn't. In fact, it was impossible for Yuno not to recognize that crown. The warm and comforting light brought indescribable joy to Yuno as she ran towards it.
"Gasai-san... I'm glad you're not dead."
However, Tsubaki didn't allow Yuno to continue running. She pointed her katana at her.
Since being sealed in the barrier, Tsubaki thought Yuno was finished. It was a surprise that Yuno had survived. Even though the wounds on her body weren't small, and due to her low energy, Yuno had reached her limit.
Both were at a disadvantage as Tsubaki was also injured and approaching her limit.
"You?"
Tilting her head, Yuno couldn't remember. It had been more than a thousand years since their last encounter, and Yuno had forgotten her name, her face, even the alliance they had made.
"It's time to fulfill our deal, Gasai-san. The winner gets to keep the man they love."
Indeed, it was time for their alliance to end, and they would determine the victor. As God and as women.
Yuki had disappeared, and with them being the last participants, as Tsubaki had said, they would have a final life-or-death duel.
"...."
On the other hand, Yuno frowned. She couldn't remember this woman before her, but she felt her fighting intent—as two sworn enemies who decided to fight to the death.
Because of that, Yuno also pointed her worn-out katana, corroded by time and blood. Even if she couldn't remember her, if Tsubaki dared to interfere between Yuki and her, Yuno had to kill her.
The night had ended, and the sun began to illuminate the ruined city, casting its rays on the appearance of these two women, staring at each other.
"Ha!"
"Ha!"
Confirming each other's intent, both girls lunged forward, engaging in one last clash. However, this confrontation wasn't for the throne of God but for the love of a man, with the sun as the judge of this game and the only witness.
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"Damn! Damn!"
With cold sweat running down her face, Muru Muru couldn't help but bite her nails; she was very nervous.
"Quick! We need the new God!"
Watching from the sky as Yuno and Minene brought the final battle to its climax, Muru Muru was impatient.
At first, she thought of enjoying this fight with popcorn and supporting her favorite. After all, this death game had turned into a romance, and Muru Muru enjoyed watching it.
But now, with time from the clock disappearing rapidly, Muru didn't care who won. She needed to appoint the new God as soon as possible. Her passion for the fight turned into desperation due to the uncertainty of the Demon King...
*BROMMMM....
Suddenly, the crown in the sky began to shine, and a terrifying aura was felt throughout the planet.
"Oh no! His Excellency has awakened..."
Looking towards the sky, Muru Muru trembled, and fear was visible on her face.
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[Return...]
[I must return...]
[I promised.]
[I achieved it... So I must return.]
Opening his eyes, a boy with heterochromatic eyes—one blue with an astronomical clock pattern, the other red with a tail pattern. His hair was as white as snow, and he wore a white and blue astral military suit.
This boy was the Demon King who had awakened.
"Papa?"
The will of the world, sensing the strong presence of the Demon King, also opened its eyes. It tilted its head while looking at the Demon King stepping out of the bubble of reality. It was surprised by his action as it was very comfortable in this barrier. The crown was warm, just like the Demon King, and both were very special. Seeing the Demon King leave made the will of the world stretch its hand, touching the hem of the Demon King's sleeve...
"Papa, don't leave me, I'm scared."
Being exposed to chaos for too long, the girl was too afraid to be alone in the darkness. Her emotional attachment to the Demon King couldn't be described in words; after all, the Demon King was her savior.
[...]
Turning his head, the Demon King smiled at the will of the world. He also gently patted her head.
The image of a white-haired girl reflected in the Demon King's eyes, interposing with the will of the world.
Likewise, the bittersweet smile made the will of the world let go of his sleeve...
"Papa..."
Squinting his eyes, the Demon King enjoyed the touch, and warmth and feelings were conveyed in that simple action.
[Return...]
But everything must end. Thus, the Demon King stepped out of the bubble of reality, teleporting instantly...
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*BOOMMMM
Space split, and gravity increased...
Yuno's and Tsubaki's attacks had reached a critical stage. Regardless of their consumed vitality, both women launched their final attacks.
With Yuno splitting space and Tsubaki altering gravity and expanding time, suddenly both girls lunged forward, clashing swords once again.
*CLANG
*BOOMMMM
With a light shining between them, the collision created an explosion.
In terms of energy, Tsubaki surpassed Yuno because she had killed Marco.
But in skill and control, Yuno was far superior. Yuno had killed Minene millions of times and lived for over a thousand years. Her control was so precise that she didn't need much power to create such destruction.
Had it not been for her heavily damaged vitality and mental fatigue, Yuno would have killed Tsubaki long ago.
Furthermore, Tsubaki maintained the advantage in power, so they could still fight on equal terms.
With the explosion, Yuno's worn-out katana broke, creating an opportunity for Tsubaki's katana to pierce Yuno's chest.
"Guah!"
However, it wasn't over. At that very moment, Yuno's broken katana had also pierced Tsubaki's chest.
Even with her katana shattered, Yuno wasn't going to allow herself to be killed. She took advantage of that opening to kill her opponent.
"...!"
With both facing fatal wounds, the two girls were sent flying due to the intense explosion of their attacks, falling in opposite directions.
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TN: My respect for Yuno 📈📈